About Food Science And Innovation - Bsc/bsc (hons) in Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

The food industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, employing 4 million people and generating around £121 billion annually. The Scottish food and drink industry is worth around £14 billion each year and accounts for one in five manufacturing jobs. Scotland has 18,850 food and drink businesses, which employ around 115,400 people.

There are a number of challenges in the way we produce and consume food. How do we make sure that we produce food in a sustainable way in terms of its impact on the environment and climate change? How do we make sure that we produce healthy food that aids in reducing obesity and cardiovascular disease, including producing food that is low in salt, sugar and fat but which is still nutritious, safe and tastes good? The BSc (Hons) Food Science and Innovation at QMU, will give you the knowledge, skills and tools to find innovative solutions to these challenges and opportunities.